Hearst Castle® was once the private estate of newspaper publisher and art collector William Randolph Hearst.  Today it is a California State Park, State Historical Monument, National Historic Landmark, and accredited Museum that is open for public tours. With acres of gardens, fabulous art, architecture, walkways, and pools, it is a must-see for any California Coast visitor.

The estate is filled with thousands of works of fine and decorative art that Mr. Hearst admired and collected. The main house, Casa Grande, is based in part upon designs from a Renaissance Spanish cathedral, while the outdoor pool features an ancient Roman temple facade.

And there’s much more - Hearst Castle® was like a small self-contained city, with scores of bedrooms, ornate bathrooms, impressive sitting rooms, 127 acres of gardens, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, a private movie theater, airfield, and an incredible private zoo. Zebras and other exotic animals still roam the grounds. All this located on a beautiful hilltop in San Simeon overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding Santa Lucia Mountains.

Come experience this master work by visiting year-round on one of our 5 tour options.